The Charitable Dr. Tom Jackson Celebrated Actor and Singer Among a Trio of Honorary Degree Recipients Prairie Berry Clafoutis
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volume 22, no. 1 spring 2010 The University of Regina Magazine The charitable Dr. Tom Jackson Celebrated actor and singer among a trio of honorary degree recipients Prairie Berry Clafoutis Saskatoon berries are the hands-down culinary emblem of Saskatchewan, but increasingly the province’s chefs are using the new Saskatchewan cherry when a local berry is called for. This recipe makes use of both. In France, clafoutis (cla-foo-tee) is traditionally made with cherries and served for breakfast or brunch. 2 tbsp. butter 2 cups mixed Saskatchewan berries, fresh or frozen (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and, of course, saskatoons) 1 tbsp. flour 3 eggs 3 tbsp. sugar 1 cup milk 1⁄2 tsp. vanilla 1⁄4 tsp. salt 1 cup flour Heat the oven to 350°F. In the oven, melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet or large pie plate. Do not brown. Meanwhile, toss the berries with 1 tbsp. of flour. In a blender or food processor, mix the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla and salt. With the blades running, gradually add the cup of flour and blend well. Pour the batter into the pan. Scatter the berries overtop. Bake 20–25 minutes, until the centre is set. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with icing sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup. Alumna Amy Jo Ehman BAJ&C’85 and her husband made a one-year commitment to eat almost exclusively Saskatchewan-grown and -raised food (shown here is her recipe for Prairie Berry Clafoutis). Her book about the experience, Prairie Feast: A Writer’s Journey Home for Dinner, hit shelves last month. Ehman looks back on the experience beginning on page 42. (Photo by Don Hall, U of R Photography Department. Clafoutis by Catherine Bickford-White.) Degrees spring 2010 1 Bem-vindos, tervetuloa, our world. It is one of the Regina is a place of exchange I enjoyed reading Jennifer ngiyanemukela, selamat best ways to create which fosters understanding Rattray’s article about Kenneth datang and bienvenue. No understanding among peoples among peoples and where Strath Moore in the Spring matter what language you and to develop enduring global connections are 2009 issue of Degrees. speak — Portuguese, Finnish, political, cultural and constantly being created. In However, something rang Zulu, Indonesian or French — economic links between the name of my study group, I untrue from my own military I welcome you to the spring nations. As a university and would like to thank you for background and that was the issue of Degrees magazine. as individuals, we have an providing our generation less than accurate description important leadership role in with such opportunities.” of Kenneth’s brother Victor I thought I would start this creating global connections, being awarded (not winning, issue off with greetings from and it can begin with our We are truly living in a global please) the Military Cross. a sprinkling of different relationships with the people village. The story of Raïmi Jennifer’s excerpt from the languages because a lot of us around us.” and her study group is just original description of the at the University of Regina one of the thousands with award is in itself accurate – are thinking globally these When master’s of Public an international connection “distinguished and meritorious days. Administration student Raïmi around the University of services in battle” – but B. Osseni read the sentiment Regina. In this issue of undervalues the current (and This international perspective put forth by President Degrees, we are pleased to at the time of Victor’s award) started about 30 years ago Timmons, she was moved to bring you a few more. standard applied to its being with our first agreements with send the following e-mail: awarded. In 1920, the terms were some outstanding institutions In “A community without altered to clearly state the in China. Ours was the first “Last night, it was 11 p.m. borders,” you can read award was for gallant and university in Canada to forge when I left the University. I was Brian Miller’s compelling story distinguished services in such strong and lasting ties leaving behind one of the best of how three individuals action. In fact, in the Army’s with Chinese institutions. study groups I have ever been associated with the U of R application of the award, it part of. Yordanos, from Eritrea, reached out to help people was awarded almost The University’s global vision is doing a master’s degree in half a world away deal with exclusively for gallantry in continues to this day with Justice Studies. Shahnora, the misfortune that came action. student and faculty exchanges from Uzbekistan, and Makiko, their way. all over the world. It’s also from Japan, are completing Brian Colgate reflected in the collaborative their honours degrees in I trust you will find these agreements between International Studies. stories and the others University of Regina within the covers of this researchers and those at Born in Benin, and having issue inspiring, educational other universities around the lived in six countries on four and entertaining. world. It’s evident in our continents, I am completing a classrooms as students from master’s in Public Until next time, as they across the globe come here Administration. Although I say in Esperanto, the to study. It’s even formally reside and work in Manitoba, I international language, stated in the vision of the wanted to experience is revido. University’s Strategic Plan, education in another province Ĝ which reads in part that the of the Prairies. I am very happy So long. University “combines deep- I chose the University of rooted values with innovative Regina and can only regret Greg Campbell thinking, classroom theory that my program is so short. Editor with real-world practice, and global ideas with regional Beyond readings and papers, needs.” something else brought us together yesterday — Not so long ago, President something deeper. We are in Timmons shared one of her different fields, but we had so own global ideas in the much in common. This conclusion of her monthly morning, as I reached the message: conclusion of your message, I knew what it was. Dr. “We can all realize the Timmons, I can guarantee you potential that international from a student perspective education offers to us and to that yes, the University of 2 Degrees spring 2010 Editor Greg Campbell BFA’85, BJ’95 Communications Director Paul Corns Alumni Association Board 2009–10 Charlene Banjac BA’98, MEd’06 President The University of Regina Magazine Sean McEachern BEd’03 First V-P Spring 2010 Margaret Dagenais CV/TEd’87, volume 22, no. 1 BV/TEd’91, MEd’97 Second V-P Colin Woloshyn BAdmin’99 V-P Finance On the cover: Tom Jackson may be one of Canada’s best known actors and singers but Loni Kaufmann BAdmin’95 the spring 2010 honorary degree recipient is also known as one of Canada’s most Past President charitable celebrities. Photo by Todd Korol. Kyle Addison Linda Dewhirst BA’75, MVTEd’04 Teresa Drew BASc’01 Matt Hanson BA’94, BAdmin’97 Neil Jacoby BAdmin’74 Richard Kies BAdmin’93, CPR’03 Jay Kirkland BAHon’99 Adrienne Nolan Paul Owens BAHons’03, MA’06 Shawn Pearce BEd’91, PGDC&I’98, MEd’06 Byron Traynor BEd’78 Contributors Bill Armstrong Shannon Bachorick Amy Jo Ehman BAJ&C’85 Kim Grey 8 16 26 Don Hall Rae Holtsbaum Trevor Hopkin Kevin Kavanaugh Todd Korol Brian Miller BA(Hons)’89, BJ’95 features A community without Brenda Oliver borders 26 Shanan Sorochynski BA’02 Wherever there are people in Brittany Staines BAdmin’03 The blossoming of need, you’ll find individuals Sean Whalley MFA’00 Rachel Mielke 8 Armed with a healthy dose of associated with the U of R there All photos by University of Regina to lend a helping hand. Meet an Photography Department confidence and entrepreneurial unless otherwise noted. spirit, a young alumna has alumna, a student and a faculty Original design and layout by member who went out of their Bradbury Branding and Design. turned her jewellery design business into an unqualified way to make a difference. Degrees is published twice a year by External success. Relations at the University of Regina. The Open to possibilities 32 magazine is mailed to alumni and friends of A look inside the University’s the University. Ideas and opinions published 2010 honorary degree long and mutually beneficial in Degrees do not necessarily reflect those of recipients 14 the editor, the Alumni Association or the relationship with iQmetrix, the University of Regina. Letters and editorial Meet this year’s crop of contributions are welcome. Advertising honorary degree recipients — Regina supplier of e-business inquiries are invited. 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